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Felthaus Family History

Felthaus Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Feldhaus, Feltham, Althaus, Gelhaus, Holthaus, Feltus, Melhus

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Where is the Felthaus family from?

You can see how Felthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Felthaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Felthaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Felthaus families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Felthaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Felthaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Felthaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Felthaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Felthaus. 50% of Felthaus men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Felthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Felthaus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Felthaus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Felthaus. For the veterans among your Felthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Felthaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Felthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Felthaus in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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